The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 15,000
€ 20,900
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.5
70.3
78.1
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
168.1
169.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.18 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
1P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
